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The Best Shopping Areas In The Jersey Shore

Towns on the beach and outlet malls are the best shopping areas in the Jersey Shore. The small towns on Jersey Shore beaches have streets lined with the best specialty shops and boutiques. The outlet malls offer discounts on designer merchandise and you can find basically anything you’re looking for.

Specialty shops line Main Avenue in Ocean Grove in Monmouth County. Shoppers can purchase art, books, and candy here. Those who want a snack while wandering up and down Main Avenue can stop at a local café or a bakery. You can even stay in Ocean Grove Beach hotels right next to Main Avenue and the beach.

The city of Belmar is also in Monmouth County. Merchandise available in this town includes art, books, and jewelry. Hungry shoppers can nibble on pizza, sandwiches or Chinese food. Surfing gear is also a popular purchase on Ocean Avenue in Belmar if you’re looking to catch some waves on your vacation.

Long Branch is another town in Monmouth County with fabulous shopping. Shops at Pier Village in Long Branch offer swimwear, sandals and casual clothing. If you’re shopping with the kids, stop at the arcade at Boardwalk Fun ‘N Games while the adults sample wine and cheese at Faustini Wines.

The Jersey Shore Premium Outlets are in Tinton Falls in Monmouth County. This outlet mall has more than 100 stores. Women can buy clothing at the Ann Taylor Factory Store and the LOFT Outlet. Purses to match new outfits are available at Coach and Kate Spade New York. The whole family will find shoes at Famous Footwear and Skechers. Clothing for men is sold at Brooks Brothers, and families can buy children’s outfits at Gymboree. Hungry shoppers can enjoy hot dogs or pizza at the mall’s food court.

There are 70 stores at Jackson Premium Outlets in Jackson Township in Ocean County. The Levi’s Outlet Store and Polo Ralph Lauren offer clothing for the whole family. There are also several other popular stores at the mall where you can find discounted name brand clothing and shoes.

Cape May in Cape May County has a number of boutique shops. Shops line three blocks of a pedestrian mall. Unique gifts, wine, cheese, and antiques are just a few of the items available in these shops. The mall has brick pathways and is decorated with garden planters making it a beautiful place to spend an afternoon shopping.